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Video – People in Yosemite: A TimeLapse Study by Steven M. Bumgardner
People in Yosemite: A TimeLapse Study from Steven M. Bumgardner. Watch the big, HD version on Vimeo. It’s better. @YosemiteSteve (aka Steven M. Bumgardner) who makes the great Yosemite Nature Notes videos sent me this great time lapse video he shot back in 2005 showing people in Yosemite. Steven said, “I spent about a week…
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More Rain and Hopefully Some Snow
Cold, snowy Yosemite. Photo by Gary Hayes. The next wave of winter storms is knocking at the door and with it come more rain and hopes for some of that fluffy white stuff. The latest storm is expected to pass through the area today and tomorrow with the main brunt hitting north of Yosemite. There’s…
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Photo of the Day: Reflections of Summer by Sathish Jothikumar
Here’s a great photo Sathish (aka Satosphere on Flickr) added to the Yosemite Blog Group Pool on Flickr. Sathish said: “A few weeks ago, I embarked on a journey of trying to successfully catalog, tag and apply location metadata to all my images. A daunting task, considering that I had over 10000 RAW images that…
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Dave Waves a Question About Snow in the Valley
Dave, one of our loyal readers, sent me a wave asking how he can tell if there’s snow on the Valley Floor. The answer is simple, check out the Yosemite Association webcam looking out over the meadow by the Ahwahnee. It’s got an awesome view and has great resolution. By looking at the trees on…
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Tell a friend!
I’d like to take a moment to thank all the people who regularly recommend us on Twitter. You guys rock. If you’re just getting on Twitter be sure to add us. We’re THEYosemiteBlog. You think we’re fun here? You should see us on Twitter! @jeffreytrust @simplytheresa Ooh! They should make people who hit bears with…
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Want a Google Wave invite?
Want an invite to Google Wave? Send me an email. I’ve got about 20 left. Google Wave works a lot like instant messenger and email combined. It’s a great way to talk to friends and colleagues or ask your favorite blogger a question about Yosemite. Wave is still in Preview (they got tired of Beta)…
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Winter Storm Bringing Rain – More Snow to Yosemite
The latest winter storm has arrived and with it more rain and snow for Yosemite. A WINTER STORM WATCH FOR THE KERN COUNTY MOUNTAINS AND THE HIGHER ELEVATIONS OF THE SOUTHERN SIERRA NEVADA REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM PST THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING. * TIMING: PERIODS OF HEAVY SNOW ARE EXPECTED STARTING LATE…
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Photo of the Day: Last Rays on El Cap by Edie Howe-Byrne
I’m having a hard time picking a Photo of the Day today because Edie shared a bunch of VERY beautiful photos on her Flickr stream and they’re all really, really good. Don’t take my word for it, see for yourself. And don’t forget, if you like one of Edie’s photos she’ll be more than happy…
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What Are the Road Conditions Like in Yosemite Right Now?
Chains required on the road into Yosemite. Photo by Rick Z. Carrie sent me a Wave to ask, “We’re coming up this weekend for a family vacation we’ve been planning for months. Are chains required in Yosemite?” Well the answer is, Yes. Currently road conditions in Yosemite Valley are R2, tire chains or 4-wheel-drive with…
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Photo of the Day: El Capitan by Trey Campbell
I think what really grabbed my attention about today’s Photo of the Day was the 3 dimensionality of the clouds in front of El Cap. They almost feel like they’re going to pop right out of the computer scree. Pretty cool. Nice shot, Trey. Photo by Trey Campbell.